Ohio Code 3901.80 – Discriminating against living organ donors
(A) As used in this section:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3901.80
- Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
(1) “Living organ donor” means a living person who donates an organ to another living person.
(2) “Policy of insurance” means a life insurance policy, disability insurance policy, or long-term care insurance policy.
(B) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an insurer shall not unfairly discriminate against a living organ donor in the offering, issuance, premium, or conditions of a policy of insurance based solely, and without any additional actuarial risks, on that person’s status as a living organ donor.
(C) A violation of division (B) of this section shall be considered an unfair and deceptive practice in the business of insurance under section 3901.21 of the Revised Code.
(D) The superintendent of insurance may adopt rules as necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.
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